Queen’s University is committed to building a campus community that is inclusive for all individuals, and ensuring that its services, supports and spaces are accessible for persons with disabilities.

We are a community that works together to create an environment where everyone has a full and enriching Queen’s experience.

Successful learning, living, and employment outcomes are the result of a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, staff, faculty, and senior administrators towards removing and preventing barriers to participation.

The Accessibility Hub has compiled an extensive list of resources and services available on campus for prospective and current students to prevent barriers to participation, successful learning, and living in the Queen's community.

Food

Queen's Hospitality Services offers a number of services designed to help students with special dietary requirements – whether it’s for a special diet, allergies or to meet religious observances. If you have specific food requirements, look for the Alternative Diet sign in our dining halls and speak with our staff at that station. They also encourage you to meet with one of our Hospitality Services Managers either before you arrive or once you get to campus.

Health and Wellness

Queen's offers several resources for exercise and a healthy lifestyle for persons with disabilities. Both Revved Up program and the Athletic and Recreation Centre (ARC) use accessible exercise equipment in fully accessible facilities. Queen's Be Well helps you assess your current level of health and offer you concrete suggestions on how to maintain or improve your overall well-being.

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Where can I exercise or get information about a healthy lifestyle as a person with a disability?

Parking

Parking permits are available through the Parking Department of Physical Plant Services (PPS). For students with a disability, Queen’s parking can also arrange for a designated accessible parking space for permit holders who have an Ontario Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Ministry of Transportation may be issued a parking permit regardless of their zone of residence.

Physical Access

In accordance with the accessible customer service standard, a regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Queen’s University is required to provide notification of temporary disruptions in those facilities or services (in whole or in part) made available for persons with disabilities so that they may obtain, use or benefit from the University’s goods or services. View the Policy on Managing Notifications of Temporary Disruptions.

If you become aware of any disruptions to any physical accessibility services or facilities please contact the following:

Transportation

Kingston Transit: All routes are served by accessible buses (PDF 881 KB) which are low-floor with kneeling capability. Although accessible bus stop infrastructure is not currently a requirement in the AODA Transportation Standard, the City of Kingston is working to improve the accessibility of all bus stops, shelters and integrated seating.